Markets are places of work as well as discovery. A few small habits make your visit more enjoyable for you and the people around you.
Take a first look
Walk through once before deciding what to buy. Notice which stalls sell ingredients, which serve prepared food, and where people are eating. Staying aware of the flow helps you avoid stopping in the busiest narrow passages.
Ask before touching or photographing
Do not assume produce is there to be handled. Let sellers show you what they want you to inspect. Ask permission before taking close photographs of people or their work, and accept a refusal without trying to take the picture from farther away.
Buy a manageable amount
Choose something you can carry and use. A large purchase is not automatically a better souvenir, especially if the food needs careful storage. Check relevant transport and destination rules before planning to take food across a border.
Make room to enjoy it
Use the seating or eating area indicated by the stall or market. Dispose of packaging properly and keep entrances clear. The best market visit leaves you with a good meal or useful purchase while allowing everyone else to go about their day.